Jan and Mike separated on October 2, 2017. They received their separate maintenance decree on November 1, 2017. Jan and Mike’s divorce was finalized on January 2, 2018. Considering they each do not remarry in 2018, what was Jan’s filing status in 2017 and what will her filing status be in 2018?
Since the divorce between Jan and Mike was only finalized after the end of 2017, i.e. on January 02, 2018 to be precise thus, in the year 2017 both Jan and Mike were still married and were a couple. Accordingly, the filing status of Jan for the year 2017 is jointly with Mike. It is because the filing status of individuals are based on marital status and family situation of the individual. However, subsequent to the divorce on January 02, 2018 Jan will file single individual. However, it is important to remember that even married people are allowed to file separately.
Thus, in short the filing status of Jan for:
2017: Jointly as the divorce was finalized in 2018.
2018: Single individual status.
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